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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantSaccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Solanum Lycopersicum Leaf Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningDecyl Alcohol
Emollient
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Rosa Damascena Extract, Gluconolactone, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Benzoate, Solanum Lycopersicum Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Decyl Alcohol, Calcium Gluconate, Citronellol, Geraniol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. The trade name for this ingredient is Leucidal.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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